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Davidson County, North Carolina

Davidson County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Davidson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richie Simmons. Candidate information follows official Davidson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Richie Simmons, the Republican incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Davidson County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Richie Simmons

Republican

Top priorities
  • Investigating cold cases as a member of the Carolinas Cold Case Coalition
  • Engaging the community through board memberships with Crime Stoppers and United Way
  • Providing public safety education as a law enforcement instructor

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Simmons served with the Mount Airy Police Department from 1986 to 1991 as a patrol officer and SWAT team member, per the campaign site. Simmons then spent 24 years with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, rising from trooper to sergeant, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Davidson County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Davidson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richie Simmons. Candidate information follows official Davidson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Davidson County Sheriff election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Davidson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Davidson County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Davidson County Schools Board of EducationDistrict Attorney District 33Handy Sanitary District SupervisorSee all 18 Davidson County races
Candidate profiles
Richie Simmons, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office